Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Liverpool; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment specialist in Chester is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work full-time in a SEND School starting January 2026. The role involves providing support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, with daily pay ranging from £85 to £105 depending on experience. You will have the opportunity to access training and professional development while making a significant impact on students' lives in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE training for professional development

Access to dedicated consultant for support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is a plus.
• Must be committed to safeguarding children and young people.
• Must be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children in a SEND School.
• Engage and motivate students in the classroom.
• Assist in the development of children's skills.

Skills

Experience working with children or vulnerable adults

Patience and determination

Drive to expand skill set

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Chester

£85–£105 per day (school hours, term time) – salary depends on experience and/or qualifications.

Vision for Education is recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant for a SEND School in Chester. The role is full time (Monday to Friday) starting January 2026 and may lead to a permanent contract.

Requirements

• Someone who has worked with children, young people or vulnerable adults in any capacity
• Someone who may have experience with supporting people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Someone with great patience, drive, and determination
• Someone looking to extend and expand their skillset

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are education recruitment specialists, and we work with schools to source the best Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff possible. We speak to people like you, whatever your subject or area of expertise, to ensure that both our schools and you are supported.

What Vision for Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the PayAsYouEarn (PAYE) system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations)
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates
• Generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support

How to apply

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact (contact details removed).